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hotwire132002
Jun 20, 2004, 09:14 AM
I'm planning on using my Dual 2.5 G5 (When it comes in...) for video editing. I'm currently running FCP3 on my iMac. What I'm wondering is, can anyone tell me how much of a difference in speed/render time there is between FCP3 running on a G5 and FCP4/HD running on a G5? I'm hoping to wait to upgrade until I can afford it (I still can't afford the monitor yet :(), but if I have to upgrade sooner rather than later, I will. What are your thoughts?


jsw
Jun 20, 2004, 09:25 AM
Based on my own transition from an 800MHz iMac to a dual 2 G5 (and, BTW, both congrats and "you bastard!" on getting the new king of the hill!), I'm guessing that you will see an enormous speed boost going to the G5 which will make FCP3 seem all new again. Certainly, anything else I do on either system is vastly faster on the G5. I'm not a FCP user, but this boost applies to all apps I use.

I would play with FCP3 to make sure you need FCP4 (which, by all accounts I've read, is a worthwhile upgrade should you decide to buy it). I would certainly recommend buying a monitor first, as that will enhance either program. :)

Again, congrats, and you'll be dizzy for days anyway out of sheer giddiness, so don't rush out to get FCP4!
hotwire132002
Jun 20, 2004, 09:43 AM
Based on my own transition from an 800MHz iMac to a dual 2 G5 (and, BTW, both congrats and "you bastard!" on getting the new king of the hill!), I'm guessing that you will see an enormous speed boost going to the G5 which will make FCP3 seem all new again. Certainly, anything else I do on either system is vastly faster on the G5. I'm not a FCP user, but this boost applies to all apps I use.

I would play with FCP3 to make sure you need FCP4 (which, by all accounts I've read, is a worthwhile upgrade should you decide to buy it). I would certainly recommend buying a monitor first, as that will enhance either program. :)

Again, congrats, and you'll be dizzy for days anyway out of sheer giddiness, so don't rush out to get FCP4!

Thanks for all your help. I was concerned that FCP3 would be loads slowed than FCP/HD, since HD is G5-optimized. But, by the sound of it, it should be fine. Thanks again!
LethalWolfe
Jun 20, 2004, 01:43 PM
FCP 4 on a G5 (and in general) can do things that FCP 3 can only dream of, but FCP 3 on a G5 will be worlds faster than on an iMac. Congrats on the new rig. :)


Lethal
jsw
Jun 20, 2004, 01:47 PM
Yes, I didn't mean to imply (if I did) that FCP4 isn't much better than FCP3, just that you might wish to wait to see if you need it.

You'll probably get it eventually anyway (can't have some old last-gen app on your gleaming new supercomputer, right). But you almost undoubtedly will be happy with FCP3 for a while. Just don't try a FCP4 demo. Otherwise, you'll feel like you can't live without it. ;-)
LethalWolfe
Jun 20, 2004, 02:09 PM
Yes, I didn't mean to imply (if I did) that FCP4 isn't much better than FCP3, just that you might wish to wait to see if you need it.




I didn't think you did. But I wanted to toss in my 2 cents anyway. :D


Lethal
hotwire132002
Jun 20, 2004, 02:43 PM
Yes, I didn't mean to imply (if I did) that FCP4 isn't much better than FCP3, just that you might wish to wait to see if you need it.

You'll probably get it eventually anyway (can't have some old last-gen app on your gleaming new supercomputer, right). But you almost undoubtedly will be happy with FCP3 for a while. Just don't try a FCP4 demo. Otherwise, you'll feel like you can't live without it. ;-)

I've already seen it at the Apple Store (Workshop), and man I want it! I just wanted to know if FCP3 would work decently until I can afford 4. (Still need that monitor...)
jsw
Jun 20, 2004, 02:49 PM
I've already seen it at the Apple Store (Workshop), and man I want it! I just wanted to know if FCP3 would work decently until I can afford 4. (Still need that monitor...)
You're screwed. ;) Better start saving your pennies, because now you know you're going to get it. Wish I could have warned you earlier....
hotwire132002
Jun 20, 2004, 02:53 PM
You're screwed. ;) Better start saving your pennies, because now you know you're going to get it. Wish I could have warned you earlier....

I knew I wanted it from the day it came out... The demo just makes me want it more ;).

I really have to start saving...Here's what I want to get for my new G5:

Apple LCD (When new models come out)--$599 (W/Edu discount...I hope :rolleyes: )
FCP 4--$399 (Upgrade)
Motion--$299
DSP3--$199 (Upgrade)

I am beyond screwed ;).
furrina
Jun 23, 2004, 11:40 AM
Apple LCD (When new models come out)--$599 (W/Edu discount...I hope

Which model are you talking about? The lo-end new 20" or the old 20", or the old 17"?
No one has put up a guess as to how much the old ones will be going for (from apple) once the new ones come out.
hotwire132002
Jun 23, 2004, 11:44 AM
Which model are you talking about? The lo-end new 20" or the old 20", or the old 17"?
No one has put up a guess as to how much the old ones will be going for (from apple) once the new ones come out.

That's what the current 17" costs with my educational discount (599).

I hope that the new models will have one at the same price, but it looks doubtful :(. Any guesses on educational pricing for the $999 model?